Look For Less: Emmy Rossum’s Spring Leather

A good black leather jacket is a must-have closet staple in any stylish individual’s mind. It’s a classic layering piece that has the ability to add a little edge to an otherwise boring look. But now that your spring wardrobe is finally beginning to brighten up, there’s no reason why this seasonless closet staple shouldn’t follow suit. Rather than a typical black leather jacket, opt for seasonally appropriate shades of green, pink, blue, coral or red and bring out the playful side to this tough-girl look by pairing it with a flirty skirt or dress on those hot summer months.

Emmy Rossum went for a more casual approach to the trend by pairing her pink leather jacket with a white blouse and dark-wash denim, adding a little life to her laidback look. She also opted for a matching pink lipstick and neutral eye, which draws attention to the bright and playful spring colour.

Paige Exell is a third-year English student at The University of Western Ontario who strives to be editor of a fashion magazine. You can find her wearing a different shade of lipstick for every different day of the week and the photo above is probably the only selfie she will ever take. Follow her on Twitter at @paigeexelL.